Suppose you want to study at a Canadian institution as an international student. In that case, you are required to apply for a student visa, which can also be referred to as a study permit. Student visas authorize you to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. You do not require a student visa if any of the following applies to you:

• your study program is 6 months or less

• you have children in Canada

• you are accompanying a foreign representative as a family member or staff,

• you are a member of the armed forces of a country designated for the purposes of the Visiting Forces Act

• you are a Registered Indian. 

              Study Permit Requirements

                 You need these documents to apply for a study permit in Canada:

• An acceptance letter from a university or college that is a designated learning institution
  • Enrollment in a full-time program
  • ESL/FSL or cultural exchange programs do not qualify you for a study permit
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of financial ability
  • You may also need a medical exam and/or a letter of explanation